Chambers calls on all internal audit professionals to advocate against the “bean counter” and “box checker” stereotype. He also calls on internal auditors to be agents of change.

We have certainly seen internal auditors who have brought tremendous value and insight to their companies. We have also seen companies where the IA staff was so bogged down in their day to day work, that they did not have bandwidth to add value.

What do you think? Is this a problem of perception, or reality? What is the best way to raise the profile of the IA profession?